KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:KRN • DE0006335003
Current stock price
132.2 EUR
+5.6 (+4.42%)
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This KRN.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KRN.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KRN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years KRN has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years KRN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- KRN has a Return On Assets of 5.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRN outperforms 78.70% of its industry peers.
- KRN's Return On Equity of 14.03% is amongst the best of the industry. KRN outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.56%, KRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.67%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.73%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.67%) for KRN is below the current ROIC(11.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.92% | ||
| ROE | 14.03% | ||
| ROIC | 11.56% |
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.06%
ROE(3y)13.84%
ROE(5y)12.68%
ROIC(3y)10.67%
ROIC(5y)9.65%
1.3 Margins
- KRN has a better Profit Margin (5.27%) than 65.74% of its industry peers.
- KRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KRN has a Operating Margin (7.36%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.38%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.27% | ||
| GM | 53.38% |
OM growth 3Y3.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
2. KRN.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KRN is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.10 indicates that KRN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KRN has a Altman-Z score of 3.10. This is in the better half of the industry: KRN outperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
- KRN has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC7.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KRN (1.38) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KRN has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KRN's Quick ratio of 1.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 56.48% of its industry peers.
- KRN does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. KRN.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KRN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.75%.
- KRN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.87% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, KRN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.99% in the last year.
- KRN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.26% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%11.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.99%
Revenue growth 3Y10.4%
Revenue growth 5Y11.26%
Sales Q2Q%9.7%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.96% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue Next Year2.77%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. KRN.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.99, KRN is valued correctly.
- KRN's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KRN is cheaper than 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say KRN is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.40, which indicates a correct valuation of KRN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRN is cheaper than 76.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KRN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KRN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
5. KRN.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%.
- KRN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.54.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KRN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KRN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 28.23%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 27.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- KRN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.5%
EPS Next 2Y12.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
KRN.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:KRN (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
132.2
+5.6 (+4.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2026-05-08
Inst Owners20.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.18B
Revenue(TTM)5.66B
Net Income(TTM)298.69M
Analysts83.33
Price Target156.92 (18.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend2.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)28.23%
DP27.5%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.09%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.44%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)0.22%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.05%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.87%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.1%
PT rev (1m)0.05%
PT rev (3m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.4 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.96 | ||
| P/tB | 2.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.02 |
EPS(TTM)9.45
EY7.15%
EPS(NY)10.66
Fwd EY8.06%
FCF(TTM)8.36
FCFY6.32%
OCF(TTM)14.22
OCFY10.75%
SpS179.29
BVpS67.38
TBVpS48.36
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number119.69 (-9.46%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.92% | ||
| ROE | 14.03% | ||
| ROCE | 16.15% | ||
| ROIC | 11.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.85% | ||
| OM | 7.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.27% | ||
| GM | 53.38% | ||
| FCFM | 4.66% |
ROA(3y)5.59%
ROA(5y)5.06%
ROE(3y)13.84%
ROE(5y)12.68%
ROIC(3y)10.67%
ROIC(5y)9.65%
ROICexc(3y)13.4%
ROICexc(5y)12.61%
ROICexgc(3y)18.95%
ROICexgc(5y)17.45%
ROCE(3y)14.91%
ROCE(5y)13.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.4%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.62%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y3.47%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 57.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 88.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
F-Score8
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC1.58
Cap/Depr(3y)101.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%11.16%
EPS Next Y12.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.52%
EPS Next 3Y9.46%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.99%
Revenue growth 3Y10.4%
Revenue growth 5Y11.26%
Sales Q2Q%9.7%
Revenue Next Year2.77%
Revenue Next 2Y4.46%
Revenue Next 3Y4.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
EBIT growth 1Y13.14%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year50.06%
EBIT Next 3Y19.78%
EBIT Next 5Y14.81%
FCF growth 1Y-2.6%
FCF growth 3Y-9.89%
FCF growth 5Y2.98%
OCF growth 1Y-0.67%
OCF growth 3Y-2.12%
OCF growth 5Y6.9%
KRONES AG / KRN.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KRN.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KRONES AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KRONES AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is expected to grow by 12.8% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.5%.